A Symphony of Elegance

Nestled in the verdant hills of Jinggu County, in China's Yunnan Province, grows one of the world’s most revered white teas: Silver Needle (Bai Hao Yin Zhen). Known for its striking appearance, delicate flavour, and rich heritage, Jinggu’s Silver Needle offers tea lovers a sensory journey into the heart of Chinese tea craftsmanship.

Silver Needle white tea leaves with silvery buds, prized for their floral aroma and smooth, delicate flavor.
Silver Needle-White Tea by SENCHA

A Harvest of Purity

Jinggu’s Silver Needle is crafted exclusively from the tender buds of the tea plant. These buds are plucked during the early spring season when they are cloaked in silvery-white down. The meticulous harvest process involves selecting only the youngest and most pristine buds, ensuring a tea of unparalleled purity and elegance.

What sets Jinggu’s Silver Needle apart from its counterparts in Fujian is its varietal origin. Many Jinggu Silver Needles come from the local Da Bai Cha tea cultivar or ancient tea trees. These ancient trees, some over a century old, impart a distinct minerality and depth to the tea, making it a true reflection of its terroir.

Close-up of a fresh, healthy tea bud used to produce Silver Needle tea, highlighting its premium quality and bud-only harvest.
Only Buds are used to produce Silver Needle Tea

The beauty of Silver Needle lies in its simplicity. Jinggu’s artisans use traditional sun-drying methods to process the tea, preserving its natural integrity. Unlike heavily processed teas, Silver Needle undergoes minimal oxidation, allowing the nuanced flavours and aromas to shine.

The result is a tea that captivates with its silken texture and a flavour profile that dances between floral, fruity, and honeyed notes, underscored by a whisper of hay and wild herbs.

Silver Needle white tea brewed in a teacup, showcasing its pale golden color and delicate flavor from handpicked tea buds only.
Silver Needle Tea - Premium White Tea, delicate flavour from handpicked tea buds only
Silver Needle white tea flavor wheel illustrating the tea’s delicate aroma, floral notes, sweetness, and subtle taste profile.
Silver Needle white tea flavour wheel showing its delicate floral aroma and subtle sweetness

How To Brew Silver Needle Tea

  • Tea Leaf: 1 tablespoon
  • Spring water or filtered water: 200 ml (Spring water is preferred)
  • Water Temp: 85 C
  • Steeping time: 1-2 minutes
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Authentic Silver Needle Tea can be re-brewed 3-4 times. For robust taste, steeping time can be longer as desired.